Death prowls the Basque town of Guernica, besieged by a civil war, and it falls on the shoulders of one cowardly but romantic soldier to save it...if he can overcome his anxiety first. *** Set in the Spanish Civil War, the town of Guernica has remained relatively out of harm's way of General Franco's Nationalist faction and their push to conquer all of Spain. Alférez Sebastián "Sebas" Goicochea, an officer fighting on behalf of the Basque Republican Army, dreads the day when the town inevitably falls to the oncoming Nationalist forces, aides by the Nazi regime. But after the mysterious disappearance of several of his squad mates, and reports of disturbing sounds coming from all over the town, he realizes that the enemy does not come bearing uniforms and weapons, but crosses and priest's clothing. That, and the skin of his former comrades. Follow Sebas and his squad as they overcome their personal demons in order to battle new ones, to save the love of his life, and to stop the advance of the Nationalist/Nazi forces from destroying the only place he calls a home. Will he have the courage to save what he holds dear the most? Or will his anxiety paralyze him when he stares at the face of death? Cover by: @Azanthiel

A no-nonsense, fairly silly, guide to cooking during the apocalypse. This guide will teach you how to cook, how to make your own recipes, basic fundamentals of cuisine, why brown is the tastiest color, how to prevent your pee from attracting marauders, and how to gain the trust of your local metal gang with some heartfelt homemade chocolate cookies. There is no reason why the apocalypse can't be tasty!

Prince Nylan likes Princess Lina, but she's a tiny, delicate looking female and he thinks she's fragile. When he finds himself helpless, he discovers that there's much more to Little Lina. My winning entry for Wattpad Disney's first Flashfic contest, Damsel in Success - March 23, 2020. Prompt: It's not always the Prince who slays the dragon... Write a 500-word story about a princess saving the day.

Rosie Grey was only seven years old when she arrived at Mr Thompson's cotton factory. Now fourteen, she has become accustomed to the treatment of the workers and the harsh conditions under which they are forced to work. After an accident in the storeroom leads to her dismissal, Rosie must try to make her own way in the real world, away from the life she had grown used to. But despite being seemingly free from her life at the factory, Rosie struggles with the dark past that holds her captive, and she doesn't know if she will ever be able to escape the life she tries so hard to forget. (C)Spruce_Goose Cover - Made by @Azanthiel

Everyone has a breaking point. That moment in life when the disappointments of family, friends, work, romance and life have left her feeling defeated and empty. Frustrated. Alone and exhausted. That moment when SOMETHING has to give. Sometimes, finding reason to keep fighting requires looking in unconventional places. Sometimes, getting through the storm means you have to lean in to it. For Song Taylor and Zyah Savoy, that moment arrives when their worlds collide on a bitterly winter night in a decrepit, run-down night club in the middle of nowhere. After a lifetime of betrayal and disappointment, two women from vastly different worlds must decide if they have enough trust left to take a leap of faith and become friends. Join them as they begin stripping away years of regret and loss and discover if they can make each other stronger and more amazing than either of them ever imagined they could be. With pen and piano, they look to smash through their breaking point and maybe find healing and sisterhood. Through struggle and triumph, laughter and tears, music and poetry, they see if they can forge a bond strong enough to change their lives.

When Mollie starts to prefer the dreams she's having to the painful reality of life, she's forced to choose between embracing a fantasy or the man she loves. ***** Since she was seven, Mollie Cutright has known two truths: she loves Howard Flynn and her dreams are the most magical part of her life. Each day she suffers at the hands of her abusive parents, but each night she is surrounded by a loving family who call her by a different name. Growing up in 1930's Virginia, no one has patience for a girl who might be mad, so Mollie strives to keep her dreams (and how often they intrude on her reality) a secret. But when her secret comes out, Mollie is sent to an asylum, though not before she and Howard are secretly engaged. It is at the asylum she discovers the dreams are echoes of her past lives. She's an immortal, if she makes a journey to claim her heritage. The problem is, if she continues down this path, she can never see Howard, the love of her life, again. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Brando Hallward is stuck on a transatlantic flight with his ex when he meets the suave Daxten Lowe. Maybe his luck is about to change. ***** Arriving desperately late for his flight, Brando Hallward discovers it's delayed but still manages to make a fool of himself in front of his ex. His luck changes when he scores a dinner with the suave Daxten Lowe. The two bond before climbing onto the same flight, where they continue their flirtation through the planes onboard messaging system. Brando is nervous, but soon Daxten brings him up to the first class lounge where their romance begins to blossom. However, dangerous blocks of turbulence rock the plane, causing injuries throughout it. Plus, Brando's ex is becoming increasingly jealous. Something is wrong, both with the plane and with Brando's life, but will these moments with Daxten be enough to make everything alright? [[2018 Watty Award Winner]] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

My second collection of short stories, but longer than the works in my Read my Shorts collection. This volume consists of anything more than 1000 words and includes new works, re-writes of a few older pieces and anything else I found on my computer that I'd forgotten to post before. It will contain steampunk, historical fiction, urban fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, sci-fantasy, horror, paranormal, general oddity and anything else that happens to fall out of my ears as ideas formulate into stories. Enjoy. Comments and constructive feedback always welcomed.

Food serves as the universal bond that unites humanity. At the table, we are all equals, and it's through the lens of food, recipes, and ingredients that the vibrant tapestry of our cultures is revealed. This recipe book embodies that spirit. Beyond mere ingredients and cooking methods, it's infused with the essence of each dish, illuminated by the delightful descriptions and personal anecdotes generously shared by our contributors.

When kids camping in a remote part of Minnesota come upon a mysterious glow in the woods, their lives change in unexpected ways. "A Glow in the Woods" combines high strangeness and nostalgia with an unusual twist that's perfect for fans of "The Twilight Zone." (cover art by @LiteraryBeast)